Marina del Rey: 'Whale Wars' vessel to open for public tours

A vessel featured on the television series "Whale Wars" will be docked in Marina del Rey this week and next for public tours.

The Brigitte Bardot, a 115-foot trimaran, will claim a slip in front of El Torito at Fisherman's Village, 13717 Fiji Way.

"Whale Wars" is a series on the cable channel Animal Planet that follows members of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society as they attempt to interrupt Japanese whale hunts.

The Brigitte Bardot will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and from 2-5 p.m. Sunday.

On Monday, the vessel will move to Del Rey Landing at 13800 Bora Bora Way, where it will be open for tours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Donations are welcome.